Retail and busy office environments require secure, reliable computers for conducting sales and protecting sensitive information. That's where a point of sale terminal steps in. Designed to help you conduct safe, secure transactions, POS terminals typically feature high-resolution, customizable displays and versatile I/O and Ethernet connectivity for integration into your business's data network. Look for enhanced durability features, including spill and dust resistance, to help ensure your system maintains high performance even after heavy traffic and use.

Hard Drive and Monitor

Some businesses and offices may require a POS terminal that offers memory, storage and computing power but that doesn't require a monitor or direct touch-screen controls. In that case, a retail system with Gigabit and DisplayPort capabilities makes it easy to integrate the terminal into a retail network. On the other hand, many businesses that conduct transactions require a POS terminal with touch-screen controls and other features like integrated magnetic stripe readers.

Peripherals

From magnetic card readers that scan credit, debit and gift cards to signature pads that capture clients' and customers' signatures and store them securely, most POS terminals need several peripheral components to complete routine transactions. While it's possible to purchase separate, freestanding peripherals, some POS terminals integrate these features into the terminal design to help free up space and eliminate cable clutter.

Internal Components

Just as desktop computers rely on a fast processor, a significant amount of memory and rugged hard drives to function properly, POS terminals must have powerful internal components that can handle high rates of data transfer and storage. Look for single-board computer models that limit the number of internal cables to help prevent loose connections and failures that can bring down your failures.

Durability

POS terminals feature rugged, spill- and dust-resistant housing and enclosures to help maintain functionality, even when minor accidents occur.

Mounting

If you want to streamline your sales terminals, our assortment of POS terminals offer versatile mounting options to meet your needs, whether you want to mount your terminal in a kiosk, on a desk, on the wall or elsewhere.